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Cybersecurity insights and updates for Australian small businesses

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IT Management

Delegate access: a safer way to share business systems

An office manager does not need the owner's password to manage a shared mailbox or calendar. They need their own account with...
Jake March 31, 2026 3 min read
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Cybersecurity

Strong Access Controls for Small Business: No Longer Just for Tech Giants

Think about your office building. You probably have a locked front door, security staff, and maybe even biometric checks. But once someone...
Jake March 30, 2026 5 min read
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Windows Management

Windows updates breaking business apps? How to test safely

If one Windows computer runs the only copy of a critical app, do not use it as the first place to discover...
Jake March 29, 2026 3 min read
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IT Management

Windows Home or Pro: which should your business use?

A new computer may be offered with Windows Home or Windows Pro. Both can run everyday applications, but Pro includes management and...
Jake March 27, 2026 4 min read
Windows Remote Desktop Client Ending Support in 2026
Windows

Check which Microsoft Remote Desktop app your business uses

Microsoft uses similar names for several remote access apps and services. Staff may say they use "Remote Desktop" while connecting through different...
Jake March 26, 2026 3 min read
Why Microsoft 365 Isn't Built for Marketing Emails
Microsoft 365

Why Microsoft 365 is not the right tool for marketing email

Microsoft 365 is built for everyday business email between staff, customers and suppliers. It is not a bulk marketing service. Sending a...
Jake March 25, 2026 3 min read
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Cybersecurity

The Supply Chain Trap: Why Your Vendors Are Your Biggest Security Risk

You invested in a great firewall, trained your team on phishing, and now you feel secure. But what about your accounting firm’s...
Jake March 25, 2026 5 min read
Free office worker computer vector
IT Management

The “Insider Threat” You Overlooked: Proper Employee Offboarding

Imagine a former employee, maybe someone who didn’t leave on the best terms. Their login still works, their company email still forwards...
Jake March 20, 2026 5 min read
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Cloud

The 2026 Hybrid Strategy: Why “Cloud-Only” Might Be a Mistake

Since cloud computing became mainstream, promising agility, simplicity, offloaded maintenance, and scalability, the message was clear: “Move everything to the cloud.” But...
Jake March 15, 2026 5 min read
Managing “Cloud Waste” as You Scale — JCPIT Support
Cloud

Managing “Cloud Waste” as You Scale

When you first move your data and computing resources to the cloud, the bills often seem manageable. But as your business grows,...
Jake March 10, 2026 5 min read